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Richard William Leon Drayton

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Published by Vancouver Sun and The Province from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2007.

DRAYTON _ Richard William Leon Born in Vancouver, June 9, 1934. Passed away peacefully on March 2, 2007, with his loving wife Joan and daughter Karen by his side. Predeceased by parents Robert and Helen, brother Steve, parents-in-law George and Norah, step-father Dooley. Survived by his wife of 48 years and love of his life, Joan, son John (Giovanna), daughter Karen (Terry), daughter Jenny (Mike), brother Bobby, and the lights of his life, his eight grandchildren: Steven, Jessica, Bradley, Trevor, Chelsey, Shannon, Matthew, and Marisa. Richard loved his family, his friends (many lifelong friends from Magee High School), crosswords, scrabble games, the Detroit Tigers, Humphrey Bogart movies, family traditions, warmed plates (always!), breakfasts of kippers, good conversation and driving fast. Service on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, 2:00PM at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Rd, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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